Title Pulmonary medicine - Michael E. DeBakey Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center VHA health service name and description Patient friendly name Lungs and breathing Common conditions tuberculosis, respiratory conditions, sleep apnea, sleep problems Description Our pulmonary medicine team treats diseases and conditions that affect the lungs and breathing, including asthma, tuberculosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, acute respiratory distress syndrome and sleep apnea. Type of care Specialty care Health Service API ID pulmonaryMedicine This is a required Vet Center service No Show for VAMC Facilities Show VAMC system description of service Care we provide at VA Houston health care If you find it difficult to breathe or sleep, our pulmonary (lung) specialists can help. We offer education, exercises, and treatments like: Oxygen therapy to help you stay active and breathe better Pulmonary rehabilitation to build your strength and increase lung capacity Healthy diets to help you manage your weight and improve energy Strategies to help you increase your feelings of control, optimism, and self-esteem Tests to measure your lung function, lung volume, and blood gas Learn more about pulmonary services at VA Houston. Appointments Appointment intro text Use default text Appointment lead-in default Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first. Is a referral required? Unspecified Are walkins accepted? Unspecified Is online scheduling available for this service? Unspecified Service location Address Address Street address Use the facility's street address? On Address United States Hours Do not specify hours Contact info Use the general facility phone number Yes, display the general facility phone number
VHA health service name and description Patient friendly name Lungs and breathing Common conditions tuberculosis, respiratory conditions, sleep apnea, sleep problems Description Our pulmonary medicine team treats diseases and conditions that affect the lungs and breathing, including asthma, tuberculosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, acute respiratory distress syndrome and sleep apnea. Type of care Specialty care Health Service API ID pulmonaryMedicine This is a required Vet Center service No Show for VAMC Facilities Show VAMC system description of service Care we provide at VA Houston health care If you find it difficult to breathe or sleep, our pulmonary (lung) specialists can help. We offer education, exercises, and treatments like: Oxygen therapy to help you stay active and breathe better Pulmonary rehabilitation to build your strength and increase lung capacity Healthy diets to help you manage your weight and improve energy Strategies to help you increase your feelings of control, optimism, and self-esteem Tests to measure your lung function, lung volume, and blood gas Learn more about pulmonary services at VA Houston.